Kyle Guderian

About Kyle Guderian

Operations and programming leader with 20+ years of experience building strong radio brands and aligning teams across Programming, Promotions, and Production.Currently serving as Director of Operations for Federated Media’s Fort Wayne and South Bend stations, overseeing operational strategy while continuing as Program Director for 98.9 The Bear (WBYR) and 103.9 The Bear (WRBR).Background includes leading heritage brands such as KSHE 95, 105.7 The Point, Q101, and The Loop - with a track record of ratings growth, brand development, and streamlined workflow systems that support great content and efficient execution.Focused on clarity, collaboration, and creating environments where talented teams can do their best work.

Experience

1. Director of Operations

   Federated Media

   Dec 2025 — Present · Fort Wayne, IN

   Overseeing Programming, Promotions, and Production across Federated Media’s Fort Wayne and South Bend markets. Responsible for operational alignment, workflow systems, and cross-department coordination to ensure consistent execution across ten stations. Continue to serve as Program Director for 98.9 The Bear (WBYR) in Fort Wayne and 103.9 The Bear (WRBR) in South Bend, driving brand strategy, ratings performance, and promotional integration.Key Responsibilities & Focus Areas:– Lead operational strategy across Programming, Promotions, and Production for both markets.– Implement unified workflows and expectations to streamline execution company-wide.– Collaborate closely with digital leadership to align on-air, online, and content operations.– Support Program Directors and Promotions/Production teams with systems, process, and accountability.– Ensure brand consistency and high-quality output across all stations.